Hearing Lyra's pleas, Adrian fell silent for a moment. Then, he nodded. "I’ll help if I get the chance."A bright smile appeared on Lyra's face. Her fair and delicate skin contrasted sharply with the crimson Blood River.As night fell, the sounds of monsters around them got louder. The two returned home, and Lyra asked Adrian to keep things a secret. Later in the night, Adrian sat cross-legged on the floor in the living room. He was reflecting on what he had witnessed and heard today as it was a unique experience for him. However, the situation was not entirely chaotic, and within a day, he had discovered some clues. "If this is the situation in Mudstone Village, then it should be the same for Blade's Reach Village and Emberfallen Village. The problem is that I'm not sure if they entered the same secret realm, and if the three factions are in conflict or cooperation.”From the old man, he discovered this place had existed for over two hundred years, possibly even longer. The three
With a nonchalant expression, Adrian got up and walked toward the door. He was genuinely curious about people from the other villages. More importantly, the ones who kidnapped Thalia might not be in Mudstone anymore. They could have headed to the other two villages, and they might have been connected to the two other villages. "You don't understand. We only interact with the other villages once every few years. The last time I saw someone from Blade's Reach was when I was twelve!" Lyra said excitedly, "Also, I heard that there's a young prodigy in Blade's Reach. He's not even twenty, but he's already at level eight."Adrian nodded and followed her outside. On the streets were people of all ages and genders. There were at least a hundred, and the crowd was growing. It seemed like the entire village was curious about people from the other villages.Adrian gazed at the group wearing black robes, similar to those in Mudstone. The robes seemed to be at least two hundred years old in sty
It was just an ordinary cave. In Adrian's lifetime, he had experienced countless mysterious and magical things. Even the most ordinary experiences seemed more interesting than this cave expedition. Lyra held Adrian's hand as they walked into the cave. When they heard the howling wind, Lyra asked, "Listen. Doesn't that sound like the wailing of a monster?" Adrian smiled and replied, "It's just the sound of the wind. There’s no monster here.""Come on! Let's go inside and take a look. This cave is pretty deep. Last time I was here, I didn't dare to walk to the end," Lyra said.The two walked deeper into the cave, and the wind continued to whistle in their ears. The cave was approximately ten meters in length and width. Along their journey, they saw small bats flying through the darkness. After a few minutes, Adrian felt that something was off."I don't know. I walked for over half an hour and still didn't reach the end the last time I came here," Lyra replied.Stopping in his tra
"Where did you run off to, Adrian?" Duo asked upon seeing the pair."Where I go is none of your business," Adrian retorted."Hmph! You don't have to report to me, but the village chief is looking for you," Duo countered."In that case, why are you wasting our time here instead of taking me there?"Teasing this young hothead was one of the few pleasures Adrian had in this boring world.Duo, looking irritated, could only glare at Adrian. Unfortunately for him, he had been ordered not to lay a hand on Adrian."Follow me," Duo growled.As they headed toward the village’s main building, Lyra asked worriedly, "What do you think is going to happen?"Duo was jealous upon hearing Lyra's concern for Adrian. "Hmph! What could possibly happen to him? He's an outsider, and he shouldn't even be in our village!" he said disdainfully. Adrian shook his head, thinking that the matter should be related to Blade's Reach. However, he didn’t know what was about to happen.They passed through the
"Every word I say is true. There's no need for me to lie," Adrian said softly."I don't believe you.” The young man sneered."Do you want to fight me?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, surprised to find another person with a similar temperament to Duo."I heard you're going to the secret realm in the mountains. I want to test your strength," the young man said while grinning. His companions also looked at Adrian contemptuously. The idea of entering the secret realm was a privilege granted only to those who were at least level eight—like the young man and his group. Even though they were not sure how strong Adrian was, they heard from the chief of the Mudstone that Adrian was merely at level eight. "Enough! This is not the place for you to act recklessly, Elio!" the leader of Blade's Reach reprimanded, slamming his hand on the table. "And he's not worth your effort. Know your place.”Adrian chuckled. It seemed to him that these arrogant people were belittling him."I don't care if you
When Lyra saw Adrian, she breathed a sigh of relief. After rolling her eyes at Duo, she quickly ran toward Adrian."They didn't give you a hard time, did they?" Lyra asked. "Nope, they didn’t. But I need to go out in a few days," Adrian replied."Why? Where are you going?" Lyra asked."They lost something, and they believe the individuals I’m pursuing are the ones who took it. So, they need my cooperation," Adrian explained.Upon hearing this, Duo shouted, "The people you’re pursuing? That means you're also a suspect!"'Oh, shut up. Nobody will call you an idiot if you don't talk," Adrian said. Duo's face sank. Just as he was about to speak, another person came out of the building. It was none other than the young level eight prodigy from Blade's Reach."He's right. You are indeed an idiot. When did it become your turn to meddle in my village's affairs?" The man leaped down from the building and stood next to Adrian while casting a disdainful glance at Duo.Duo's expression
"Hmph! What does it have to do with you if they lost something?" Lyra grumbled discontentedly.Adrian shrugged. He could only utilize less than ten percent of his true strength here, so he had no other option but to comply with their demands."Moreover, Elio seems to have a grudge against you," Lyra said worriedly, "Should we run away together instead?" Adrian chuckled and asked, "Run away together? I don't think so. It seems to me that you've wanted to leave this place for quite some time."Lyra fell silent for a moment and nodded. "I guess you're right.""But your parents are here, so you can't run away.”"Then what should we do? I can't let Elio kill you…"In her eyes, Adrian was weaker than Elio. If Adrian lost his sword too, it would make his situation even more precarious.After a few minutes of silence, Adrian said, "Three days should be more than enough.""What do you mean?" Lyra asked."You'll know when the time comes," Adrian replied indifferently.Lyra sensed tha
Adrian was now at level eight. With the help of the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, he would not have a problem eliminating opponents of the same level. Although Elio possessed some decent treasures, those items still paled in comparison to the Divine Frost Slayer Blade or the Hellblade."Let's go,” Elio commanded."Adrian!" Lyra suddenly emerged from her room. She had changed into a different attire and her hair was tied up. "I'm going with you.”Elio furrowed his brows, carefully observing Lyra. She was only at level eight. If they took her along, she would only be a burden."I'm sure the chief hasn't told you, but my bloodline is unique. The creatures in the rainforest will mostly leave us alone as long as I'm around," Lyra explained.Elio was taken aback. He had heard rumors about a person with a particularly special bloodline in Mudstone."Stop talking nonsense, Lyra! Let him take Adrian!" Sion rebuked sternly, appearing from behind Elio."But Dad!" "Quiet!" Sion said. He turn